Overview
Harcum College offers a two-year Nursing Program with three tracks: DAY Nursing, EVENING Nursing, and STARS Nursing (Special Track Accel-Rated Students).
DAY Nursing
This is the traditional two-year track in which students complete four full semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring). Although a traditional daytime track, the choice of an evening clinical may be offered. In NUR101 Introduction to Nursing Practice, students are also required to come to campus for an assigned time for simulated clinical experience (lab).
Course Sequence
First Semester
| NUR 101 |
Introduction to Nursing Practice |
8 cr. |
| BIO 103 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 cr. |
| PSY111 |
Introductory Psychology |
3 cr. |
| MTH 113 |
College Mathematics |
3 cr. |
| CIS 106 |
World Wide Web & Beyond |
1 cr. |
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19 cr.
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Second Semester
| NUR 102 |
Nursing Care of Adults I |
8 cr. |
| BIO 104 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 cr. |
| ENG 101 |
Composition I |
3 cr. |
| PSY 156 |
Human Development |
3 cr. |
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18 cr.
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Third Semester
| NUR 201 |
Nursing Care of Families |
9 cr. |
| BIO 205 |
Microbiology |
4 cr. |
| SOC 109 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 cr. |
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16 cr.
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Fourth Semester
| NUR 202 |
Nursing Care of Adults II |
9 cr. |
| HUM |
Humanities Elective |
3 cr. |
| ENG 102 |
English Composition II |
3 cr. |
| IDS 203 |
Foundational Principles of Holistic Practice |
3 cr. |
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18 cr.
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Total number of credits: 71 credits
EVENING Nursing
This track is designed for the working adult learner and is a pure evening program of studies. Students begin the course of studies in May and graduate in 18 months, completing four full semesters (Summer Session I, Fall, Spring, Fall).
Class: Monday evenings 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Clinical: Wednesday/Thursday evenings *5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
* starting time can vary, depending upon the clinical site
Note: All general education co-requisite course requirements of the Nursing Program become prerequisites and must be completed prior to application.
EVENING NURSING TRACK
Curriculum Information
Completion of the courses listed below is required for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Harcum College. Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions.
The following General Education courses must be completed PRIOR to beginning EVENING Nursing.
* Must be taken at same institution.
BIO 103* Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 4 credits
PSY 111 Introductory Psychology 3 credits
MTH 113 College Mathematics 3 credits
BIO 104* Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
PSY 156 Human Development 3 credits
ENG 101 English Composition 1 3 credits
BIO 205 Microbiology 4 credits
SOC 109 Principles of Sociology 3 credits
HUM Humanities Elective 3 credits
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 credits
CIS 106 Worldwide Web and Beyond 1 credit
34 credits
The following Nursing courses will be taken in Evening Nursing:
NUR 101 Introduction to Nursing Practice 8 credits
NUR 102 Nursing Care of Adults I 8 credits
NUR 201 Nursing Care of Families 9 credits
NUR 202 Nursing Care of Adults II 9 credits
IDS 203 Foundational Principles of Holistic Practice 3 credits
37 credits
Total Credits for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing - 71 credits
STARS Nursing (Special Track Accel-Rated Students)
STARS Nursing is an accelerated track for second degree learners who wish to make an alternative career choice to enter the profession of Nursing. Candidates for STARS Nursing must hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimun Grade Point Average of 3.0. Graduates of STARS Nursing complete the program of studies in one academic year.
Class: Tuesday/Thursday evenings 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Clinical: Saturday/Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Note: All general education co-requisite course requirements of the Nursing Program become prerequisites and must be completed prior to application.
STARS NURSING TRACK
Curriculum Information
Completion of the courses listed below is required for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Harcum College. Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions.
The following General Education courses must be completed PRIOR to beginning STARS Nursing.
* Must be taken at the same institution:
BIO 103* Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 4 credits
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
MTH 113 College Mathematics 3 credits
BIO 104* Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
PSY 156 Human Development 3 credits
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 credits
BIO 205 Microbiology 4 credits
SOC 109 Principles of Sociology 3 credits
HUM Humanities Elective 3 credits
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 credits
The following Nursing courses will be taken in STARS Nursing:
NUR 101 Introduction to Nursing Practice 8 credits
NUR 102 Nursing Care of Adults 1 8 credits
NUR 201 Nursing Care of Families 9 credits
NUR 202 Nursing Care of Adults II 9 credits
IDS 203 Foundational Principles of Holistic Practice 3 credits
37 credits
Total Credits for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing - 70 credits
The Nursing Program requires 71 credits, consisting of 34 general education credits and 37 Nursing credits. The general education credits include courses from the humanities, physical/biological and social sciences. Upon successful completion of the Nursing Program of studies, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The didactic component of the program is taught on the Harcum campus. Laboratory experiences take place in the Huntsman Nursing Laboratory. These exercises provide students with "hands-on" clinical applications in preparation for client care. Clinical experiences are part of each of the four Nursing courses. This ensures that students apply knowledge from the classroom and skills from the Nursing lab to caring for patients in a healthcare setting. The College maintains agreements with all of the major health systems, including Main Line Health, Crozer Keystone Health, Riddle Memorial Hospital, Tenet Healthsystem, Hahnemann University Hospital, and the Temple University Childrens Hospital. In addition, many healthcare sites other than hospitals are utilized to provide a variety of experiences, which prepare graduates of Harcum's Nursing Program to assume beginning staff nurse positions.
Nursing Program Application Process
Students applying to the Nursing Program must submit the following to the Admissions Office:
- Harcum College Application
- Official High School Transcript or GED Documentation - An official copy must be sent by the high school to Harcum College
- Official College Transcripts (if applicable) - An official copy must be sent to Harcum College by the accredited college(s) where credits were earned
- SAT or ACT Scores
- TOEFL Scores (for all international students)
- Essay describing applicant's reasons for choosing Nursing
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Disclosure Consent Form
- $25 Application Fee (make check payable to Harcum College)
- Documentation of a minimal cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of formal application to the Nursing Program
- Accuplacer Placement Exam scores
- TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skill) - Only applicants who meet the minimum admissions requirements will be contacted to take the exam
The Nursing Program Application Packet contains application and admissions information. To request a packet, please call the Admissions Office at : (610) 526-6050.
Acceptance into the Nursing Program is competitive. Completion of requirements does not guarantee admittance into the Nursing Program.
Confirmation/Deposit
Accepted applicants must submit a $100 deposit to confirm intent to enroll in the Nursing Program.
Applicants should complete the FAFSA (Free Application Financial Student Aid) if applying for Financial Aid assistance.
Enrollment
Upon acceptance into the Nursing Program, students are required to:
- Provide evidence of an optimal level of individual health to complete Core Performance Standards
- Meet all immunization requirements of the Nursing Program
- Provide proof of current certification in Basic Life Support/Course C (American Heart Association) or Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
- Provide current, original copies of Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse checks
- Show Evidence of a nine-panel urine drug screen
Information Sessions
Harcum periodically conducts information sessions for the DAY Nursing, EVENING Nursing, and STARS Nursing tracks. Anyone interested in attending should register. Please contact Harcum College's Admissions office at 610-526-6050 or e-mail enroll@harcum.edu.
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